Recurrent infection and embolism following tricuspid valve repair for
infective endocarditis in an intravenous drug user: A clinical dilemma
Abstract
Management of infective endocarditis (IE) in intravenous drug users
(IVDUs) can be challenging due to risk of reinfection following surgery.
Although complex repair techniques that can be utilized to reconstruct
the tricuspid valve after extensive debridement, treatment of active
IVDU is incomplete without effective post-operative harm reduction
intervention program.